Apple TV (ATV2) 5.0 Update

Today we're happy to release new versions of Seas0nPass and aTV Flash (black) that are compatible with latest 5.0 (iOS 5.1) software running on the ATV2. A ton of work has gone into getting everything updated, and a huge thanks go out to Brandon Holland (@640774n6) and Dustin Howett (@DHowett) who both contributed immensely in adding support for 5.0.

Is this a tethered or untethered jailbreak? What's the difference?

Seas0nPass currently provides a tethered jailbreak for the new 5.0 (iOS 5.1) Apple TV software. Functionally, both jailbreak types are identical, the only difference being that a tethered jailbreak requires the Apple TV to be connected to a Mac/PC when first powering it on. Since the Apple TV doesn't have a battery, and is rarely ever powered off, this usually only needs to be done once.

What's new in the 5.0 Apple TV software? Should I update?

New interface: - Fast, visual access to all content choices

Movie purchases in iCloud: Support for buying movies on Apple TV and playing back purchased movies from iCloud

Genius Recommendations: Recommendations for content on the iTunes Store based on previous rentals and purchases

Screensaver photos: New National Geographic photos built-in for screensaver

Thank you so much for this new update....awesome. So far so good except one noticeable issue and this could be just me. After jail breaking my ATV2 and installing aTVFlash the device does not pickup my wireless. I have to use the ethernet port. Any suggestions?

If I update the maintenance tab, will this install the latest version of Atv2 version 5 ? And make it into the tethered version. Without the extras like xbmc. I have updated all the features in manage extras, except for maintenance. In fear that it will update me to the new version 5. Is this the case?

Please assist if you can. I have done this process over and over today and yesterday. I am obviously doing something wrong in the tethered boot.

When it says to hook up the HDMI cable to the ATV2, does the other end of the HDMI cable need to be plugged into the TV? If so it's just a matter of dragging my iMac out to the other room beside my TV.

I keep getting an AFP error when going into Media Player. I get "An Error Occured, AFP connection failed, unreachable network or incorrect login." But it won't let me go to the settings section to put the correct login info. When I press the menu button it just pops back up until the ATV2 reboots.

If the Apple TV simply reboots/reloads/relaunches (which is pretty common when jailbroken) do you still need to be tethered? What about when holding both Menu and Play/Pause for 10 seconds to reboot, will you need to be tethered then? Or is it ONLY when the power is lost or disconnected that you need to be tethered?

Yes this is to be expected. This is a "tethered boot" jailbreak. Which means each time you boot the ATV it needs to be tethered to the computer. Eventually they'll come out with an untethered jailbreak.

Does anyone else get a black screen, ipsw and restore went perfectly, then booting it up i got itunes logo with usb cable, so i did tethered boot, adding hdmi cable before led goes solid results in no signal, hdmi cable unplug/replug results in a black screen...

I left it with black screen for ages and my atv's screensaver kicked in, the screen wigged out but its now working, i just putting atv black on it now and it just restarted - back to black screen, so hopefully when screensaver kicks in again it'll be all good. *fingers crossed*

Easy download and install. Thanks. My comment is a request. The new Apple setup is cluttered by the time one adds the ATVFlash features. A great addition would be a feature that allowed reorganizing the icons to personal priorities. The major fault in Apple's design is that the icons cannot be turned off. I will NEVER use this structure to watch MLB, the NHL, etc. But I can't turn them off. My screen has become cluttered. Can you create an On/Off or at worst a "Grouping" category under which non-used icons can reside? I really preferred 4.4 as these same locations were hidden in the menu driven format. What you have done vastly improves what Apple has created, but that has been the case all along. Thanks for your efforts.

Could you kindly clarify if after updating to 5.0, and installing ATv Flash 1.4.1, can we restore from backup? Since the backup does not store passwords, we get stuck at the 'incorrect login' pop-up. My settings, watched files etc are backed up and I would like to use the restore function after updating to 5.0.

Installation went well - ISPW all OK, Restore successfully completed in i-Tunes. Then I unplugged the USB, plugged in the power and then HDMI --- PROBLEM -- I also had the itunes logo with usb cable, so i did tethered boot, I believe that the trick is as follows:

Keep the power plugged into the ATV, simply unplug the HDMI cable, and then plug in the USB cable. Perform the Tethered Boot. Follow the instructions as the device enters DFU mode, Press and Hold the Menu and Play/Pause for 7 seconds as instructed.

When SeasOnPass completes the Tethered Boot, guess what, the light is no longer rapidly flashing..

Now unplug the USB cable, keep the power plugged in and simply plug in the HDMI cable ... and no more itunes logo with usb cable! I was then able to install ATV Flash .. Well, it took me ALL Day to get it sorted - but it's working like a charm now ...

I installed Sea0npass on my ATV flash black with 5.0 software installed with no problem. After installing ATV flash 1.4.1, restarted the Apple TV, to take the update and teetered it to start again. I see no difference.I still see the Firecore Logo. I don't see the Maintenance setting anywhere. After Installing ATV Flash, no errors. It installs to the correct ip address, but why can't I see the maintenance tab, only the Red Firecore Logo. Any suggestions. I tried installing it a few times. No change.

Adding Overflow would greatly improve the situation. Hope you're right - that it's just a matter of getting it working with 5.0.. Overflow is an answer. I had forgotten I had used it in the past versions of ATVFlash. Thanks.

I hope Firecore address this issue. I am tired of going throught the entire process just to have it revert as soon as it loses power. My computer is not close to my TV so everytime I go to attach to the HDMI and power, it reverts.

I'm having a problem with the jb after I perform the ether boot and connect to my tv the fire core settings ion is there and there is a empty spot that says "maintenance" and i can click on it and I go in to manage extras but there isn't anything there....HELP